Cost of living in Pattaya is 3% lower than in Gaza (without rent).
Rent in Pattaya is 105% more expensive than in Gaza.
Cost of living including rent in Pattaya is 31% higher than in Gaza.
Food in Pattaya is 12% more expensive than in Gaza.
Transport in Pattaya is 60% cheaper than in Gaza.
| Pattaya | Gaza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pattaya | Gaza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.07 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.4 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.45 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.29 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.3 $ | 6.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.4 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ | 12.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.76 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.58 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ | 3.93 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.6 $ | 50.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.9 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.4 $ | 36.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 293 $ | 103 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 725 $ | 166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 509 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,159 $ | 244 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,603 $ | 789 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,761 $ | 513 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 466 $ | 327 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.38 % | 25.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.16 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Haircut | 3.86 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.3 $ | 22.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 292 $ | 126 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,189 $ | 2,295 $ |